newbie

[ noo-bee, nyoo‐ ]

/ ˈnu bi, ˈnyu‐ /

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noun Informal.

a person who is new to a field, activity, etc.; a novice or newcomer: January always brings newbies to our gym.

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Origin of newbie

An Americanism first recorded in 1965–70; perhaps newb(orn) + -ie

Words nearby newbie

Newberg, New Berlin, New Bern, Newbery, Newbery Award, newbie, new blood, Newbold, Newbolt, newborn, New Braunfels

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How to use newbie in a sentence

Quibi nears its end, Kristen Welker is set to moderate tonight’s presidential debate, and we learn more about one of newbies on this year’s Fortune MPW list.
How Alicia Boler Davis helped guide Amazon through the pandemic|kristenlbellstrom|October 22, 2020|Fortune
In some West Coast regions, there are even classes available to teach newbies what the best seaweeds are for various uses.
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When pitted against other deep learning algorithms for continuous learning, the newbie trounced its competitors at preventing catastrophic forgetting.
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PPCchat isn’t gender-focused, but it is a welcoming community for PPC pros and newbies alike.
Women in search: Why allies and networking are critical|Ginny Marvin|September 22, 2020|Search Engine Land

Weights run between 12 and 60 pounds, so this one works for both newbies and hardcore strength trainers.
The best weighted vests for your next tough workout|PopSci Commerce Team|September 16, 2020|Popular-Science
Michael Steinbrick, a personal trainer with New York Sports Clubs, says he can always spot a newbie.
How to Survive the New Year ‘Gympocalypse’|Tim Teeman|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
When he first landed, as a newbie, he had lots of sex and went out a lot.
Making It in the 2-1-2: How Kenneth Walsh Achieved His NY Dream|Tim Teeman|February 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And he knows there'll be more than a few people wondering how a 27-year-old newbie managed to snag such a coveted part.
Broadway's New Queen|Itay Hod|March 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Kristi Noem The South Dakota newbie was picked by House Republicans to serve as the freshman liaison to the GOP leadership.
John Boehner's GOP Headaches|Benjamin Sarlin, Samuel P. Jacobs|January 6, 2011|DAILY BEAST
He's poor, mentally disabled, and his newbie lawyer botched his sentencing.
Alabama's Shameful Execution|Brendan Kirby|September 8, 2010|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for newbie

newbie

/ (ˈnjuːbɪ) /

noun

slang a newcomer, esp in computing or on the internet

Word Origin for newbie

C20: origin unknown; possibly from new boy

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